A Bit About YourSpace
YourSpace is a family-centred practice run by clinical psychologist, Dr Angela Dixon, providing specialist psychological services to adults, adolescents and children in Launceston, Tasmania. At YourSpace, I strive to empower individuals to improve their emotional health, deal with challenges & make positive changes in their lives.
Get to Know Me
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience working with emotionally troubled individuals across a broad range of clinical & community settings in Australia & overseas. I am both a clinician and researcher, with PhD level qualifications. I began my career working with street kids in inner-city Melbourne, & for the past 2 decades have worked as a senior clinician at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, combining clinical, teaching, research and management roles.
I am also a sixth-generation Tasmanian who has recently made her way home after a very long walkabout...
(...which I am very happy about, if this photo is anything to go by....)
What To Expect
At Your Visit
My aim is to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental therapeutic space for you to heal and grow. With empathy and support, I will aid you in learning new skills and building on your strengths in order to better manage your presenting concerns. Together we will use this space to gain an improved perspective of yourself as a whole person. My goal is to guide you in building trust and confidence in your own capabilities as you move forward.
I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework and will readily draw from other necessary approaches and perspectives which best suit each individual client and issue. I provide evidence based-treatment for individuals and families across the lifespan with a diverse range of psychological difficulties.
How I Can Help You
I provide therapeutic interventions for a broad range of presenting issues including, but not limited to, anxiety-related disorders, trauma, OCD, emotion regulation issues, depression and mood disorders, work and academic issues, interpersonal problems, bullying, grief and loss, self-esteem, body image issues, procrastination and perfectionism...
...For Big People
...and Little People
Other Services .
Telehealth
Appointments are also available via telehealth (Zoom).
Given the current changing cirumstances with Covid-19, you can choose the mode of communication that works best for you from session to session.
If you require an online video consult, Medicare rebates are also available for these sessions (see Fees & Rebates page).
Supervision
I provide clinical supervision & consultation, as well as teaching & training to both academic & professional audiences.
As a Board-approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), I am available to mentor and support developing psychologists who are:
• undertaking a 4+2 internship program or 5+1 internship program
• working towards an accredited higher degree program
• working in addition to placements for higher degree students
• taking a registrar program leading to area of practice endorsement
Referrals
For GPs, paediatricians or psychiatrists, referrals can be made out to Dr Angela Dixon and should include the patients name, your practice details, the number of approved sessions and (for GP’s) the date of activation of a Mental Health Care Plan or other relevant Medicare plans.
Alternately, clients can book appointments directly by calling 0456 676 531 or emailing me at angela@yourspacepsychology.com.au
Fees and Rebates
Face-to-face and telehealth/video appointments are charged at $200 per 50 minute session.
Under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative, clients are entitled to a rebate of $128.50 for up to 10 sessions each calendar year with a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) prepared by your GP.
Under the Better Access Pandemic Support measure, the government has extended MHCPs to cover up to 20 sessions per calendar year for clients affected by Covid-19 through to June 2022.
After using up all your appointments on the MHCP for the year, you may be eligible for a rebate with your private health fund, depending on your level of cover. Please check with your private health fund.
Fees are payable at the time of your consultation via EFTPOS, cash, credit card or through third party arrangement. For convenience (and where eligible), your Medicare rebate will be processed after your consultation.
Contact Me
Suite 1, 30 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250
0456 676 531
If you are in a crisis
If you are in crisis or have a mental health emergency and require immediate assistance, please contact the following services:
Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636)
Lifeline Australia (13 11 14)
Mens Line (1300 78 99 78)
Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)
Emergency Services (000)